1 ozt. UK Britannia GoldBullion Coin

In 2013, the Royal Mint enhanced the Composition and Purity of 1 ozt. UK Britannia Gold Bullion Coins from 91.67%, 22k Gold, (2012 and prior) to 99.99% Pure, 24k Gold.

History - "Britannia"

"Britannia" is the Ancient Latin Name for Great Britain Great Britain was known as "Britannia" as early as the 1st century to after the fall of the Roman Empire and has been seen in 9th and 12th century titles.

During the early Renaissance, when the nation of "Britannia" became known as Great Britain. "Britannia" transformed into a female inspired symbol of Great Britain, representing strength and integrity.

Britannia

"Britannia" is viewed as a young woman with flowing, brown or golden hair, a Corinthian helmet and dressed in white robes.

She's often depicted as holding a three-pronged trident, in one hand, while standing or seated, holding a shield with the British, Union Jack Flag, on it, in the other hand.

In 1672, "Britannia" first appeared on British coinage.

She
is often depicted with a lion. Up until 2008, the lion symbol was
depicted behind Britannia on the British fifty pence coin and on the
back of the British ten pence coin.

Design

Obverse

Featured on the obverse side of the 1 ozt. UK Britannia gold bullion coin is the current portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Mintage: .................The Royal Mint has been producing the Gold Britannia Bullion coin for 26 years (a few
years may not have been produced if their was no market demand). In addition, there has never
been a mintage limit set for the bullion coin. Silver and Gold Britannia Bullion Coins are produced with Unlimited Mintages.